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# Electrical Level 1

Electrical Level 1
Identification of base components. 

2890 The Hawk Collective


FRC Robot Wire Guide 

Battery

Main Breaker

Power
Distribution 
Board

PDB fuses

Robot Rio

Voltage Regulator

Pneumatic 
Control
Module


Radio

Motor Controller
Talon SRX

Motor Controller
We will dive deeper into motor controllers in E2.  For E1 be aware of the options available for FRC teams.
Review these items: Take note of the Control Systems (CAN vs PWM) and maximum AMPS. 
https://content.vexrobotics.com/vexpro/pdf/Victor-SP-Talon-SRX-Info-Sheet-20140819.pdf
http://www.revrobotics.com/rev-11-1200/
http://www.revrobotics.com/content/docs/REV-11-1200-QS.pdf
http://www.mindsensors.com/frc/135-sd540b-pwm-motor-controller-for-frc
http://www.mindsensors.com/frc/183-sd540c-can-based-motor-controller-for-frc

Wire Size
FRC has strict rules about what size wire can be used for what parts. To achieve Level 2 you will have to memorize the rules and be able to apply them. For Level 1 you need to understand that bigger wires are used for more power hungry things such as motors, compressors, and batteries. Most of the time you can find the wire size or GAUGE of the wire by reading the print on plastic jacket around the wire. 
The lager the wire’s physical size, the lower the number    Gauge 6> Gauge 8
AWG 6 Gauge
AWG 14 Gauge

Wire Pairs
Electricity needs a “Complete Circuit” (closed Loop) to flow. To achieve this the wires are often paired. 

Black wire = Negative                                                                                                                                        Red wire = Positive
AWG 6 Gauge
AWG 6 Gauge
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12 Volt Sealed Lead
Acid Battery

To Achieve Electronic Technician Level 1 
Read this presentation and memorize the names of each part, paying close attention to the differences between each part. 
Take the Pretest for Electronics Technician Level 1 
Schendle an in person test with a Electronics Trainer

Next-Electronic Technician Level 2
Understand the basic signaling protocols needed to assemble a  board. 
Correctly build a complete board (including PCM)
Demonstrate Crimping skills 
Demonstrate Solder Skills
Understand Team approved Connector methods/systems. 

